胸 阀瓣 椎间盘突出
Overview
The thoracic spine consists of the 12 vertebrae between your neck and lower back. 肋骨的末端, although not attached to the spine, rest in indentations in the thoracic vertebrae that help support the ribs. This arrangement also makes the thoracic vertebrae more stable than other vertebrae. 阀瓣 herniation in the thoracic spine is relatively rare compared to the lumbar vertebrae in the lower back and the cervical vertebrae in the neck. 胸 disc herniations account for less than 1 percent of all protruded discs.
Our Approach to 胸 阀瓣 椎间盘突出
UCSF is home to one of the largest centers in the country dedicated to evaluating and treating spinal disorders, such as thoracic disc herniation. 病人 have access to the most up-to-date diagnostic imaging techniques as well as innovative treatments that are not widely available. Our team includes world-renowned specialists in 神经外科, 整形外科手术, 神经学, 疼痛管理, 物理治疗, 精神病学, radiology and rheumatology. These experts work together to personalize a plan for each patient.
胸 disc herniation is treated with bed rest and pain medications. If the condition doesn't improve, or if the protruding disc is impinging on the spinal cord, 我们可能会推荐手术. Our team's expertise in state-of-the-art surgical repair and rehabilitation results in less time under anesthesia, 更快的恢复和, 最终, 更好的生活质量.
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迹象 & 症状
Symptoms of thoracic disc herniation may include:
- 上背部疼痛
- Numbness, pain or tingling from the upper back and around the chest
- 腿的弱点
- 胸部疼痛
诊断
Your doctor will examine your movements, strength and reflexes. He or she also may recommend the following tests:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). An MRI provides detailed pictures of the spine that are produced with a powerful magnet linked to a computer.
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan. A CT scan uses a thin X-ray beam that rotates around the spine area. A computer processes data to construct a three-dimensional, cross-sectional image.
- 脊髓x光像. This is an X-ray of your spine taken after a special dye has been injected into the spinal column. It can show pressure on the spinal cord or problems with discs or vertebrae.
治疗
Most often, thoracic disc herniation is treated with bed rest and pain medication. 然而, surgery may be recommended if the condition doesn't respond to conservative treatment or if the disc is impinging on the spinal cord and causing 症状 or signs of spinal cord dysfunction.
Surgical treatment consists of removing the damaged disc or discs, a procedure called a discectomy. It also may include removing the lamina, the upper part of the vertebrae, to give the spinal cord more room. In the past, discectomy was usually a major surgery done through a large incision. 今天, it is more likely to be performed using small incisions, miniature instruments and a viewing instrument called an endoscope.
加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.
